Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory Software Engineer interview experience

It felt pretty laid-back, and the tone was friendly, but it also made it clear that the interview experience could vary a lot by team—mine skewed toward “explain yourself and your fit” more than tricky problem-solving.

About a week after applying, I did the actual screen by phone for roughly half an hour. The questions were a blend of behavioral prompts and technical topics, and it stayed conversational rather than like a test. Later, I had an additional zoom meeting with a team lead that was mostly fit and interests. He spent time describing his program and then asked what I cared about,